Man of Honour - Hardcover

Gale, Iain

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007201060 ISBN 13: 9780007201068

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2007

Synopsis

The first in a stunning new historical adventure series, perfect for all fans of Sharpe

Meet Lieutenant Jack Steel – gentleman, soldier, hero.

Upper Bavaria, 1704. The British army, triumphant, fresh from victory, stands proudly to attention, ready to fight for honour and glory. Their enemy is Louis XIV of France, a megalomaniac intent on possessing all Europe.

Among this proud group of men stands Lieutenant Jack Steel, admired by his men, the finest infantry in Queen Anne's army. Much praised for his courage, his strength, and his loyalty, Steel has come to the attention of his Commander in Chief, the Duke of Marlborough.

Tasked with rescuing a letter whose controversial contents could destroy Marlborough, Steel leads his men through the battle of Blenheim, risking death and destruction in the fight for another man's honour. And along the way he is constantly threatened from within by the mellifluous Major Jennings, intent on destroying Steel and all he stands for

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Review:

'Thoroughly researched' Financial Times

'An involving historical adventure - could Jack Steel be a worthy rival to Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe?' Choice Magazine

'A combination of action and intrigue is supported by colourful characters' Scottish Field

Praise for Four Days in June:

'A powerful novel of men at war. A triumph' Bernard Cornwell

'A debut novel to treasure...brilliantly evoking the horrors and excitements of war' Publishing News

'A treat for every history buff, and a vivid picture of men at war' Scotland on Sunday

Synopsis:

'Man of Honour' is the first in a stunning new series from respected military historian, Iain Gale, perfect for all fans of Sharpe. Meet Lieutenant Jack Steel -- gentleman, soldier, hero. Upper Bavaria, 1704. The British army, victorious, unbeaten since the Peninsula war, stands proudly to attention, ready to fight for honour and glory. Their enemy is Louis XIV of France, a megalomaniac intent on possessing all Europe. Among this proud group of men stands Lieutenant Jack Steel, admired by his men, the finest infantry in Queen Anne's army. Much praised for his courage, his strength, and his loyalty, Steel has come to the attention of his Commander in Chief, the Duke of Marlborough. Tasked with rescuing a letter whose controversial contents could destroy Marlborough, Steel leads his men through the battle of Blenheim, risking death and destruction in the fight for another man's honour. And along the way he is constantly threatened from within by the mellifluous Major Jennings, intent on destroying Steel and all he stands for. The first in a stunning new series featuring Jack Steel, Man of Honour is historical adventure perfect for all fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007201060
• ISBN 13: 9780007201068
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352